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Book Synopsis: The first comprehensive look at the nearly seven-decades-long career of contemporary Mexican American artist Virginia Jaramillo. Over the course of her career, Virginia Jaramillo (b. 1939) has forged a pathway to exploring ideas and concepts of space through abstract paintings and handmade paper works influenced by her myriad interests including physics, the cosmos, mythology, ancient cultures, and modernist design philosophies. This beautifully illustrated volume demonstrates that despite having been historically excluded from the canon of American abstraction, Jaramillo has made profound contributions to the field.
Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence documents more than 60 works including early paintings that pushed the depth of the painted surface to its very limits; her innovations in the centuries-old practice of handmade papermaking; and recent bodies of work, where Jaramillo engages in deep investigations into antiquity and architectural ruin through large-scale paintings. In addition to an overview of Jaramillo’s life and work, this comprehensive catalogue includes in-depth essays on the artist’s formative years in Los Angeles, her forty-year devotion to hand papermaking, and the recent resurgence of her painting practice. An interview with Jaramillo rounds out the volume.
Distributed for Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibition Schedule:
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO (June 1–August 27, 2023)
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The Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence book is a must-have for art lovers and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive volume offers a first-ever look into the incredible career of contemporary Mexican American artist Virginia Jaramillo. With over 60 breathtaking works, this beautifully illustrated book showcases Jaramillo's exploration of space through abstract paintings and handmade paper works.
Unlike many other artists, Jaramillo's unique perspective is deeply influenced by a wide range of interests, including physics, mythology, and modernist design philosophies. Her innovative approach pushes the limitations of the painted surface and establishes her as a true pioneer in the field of American abstraction.
Historically excluded from the canon of American abstraction, this book aims to shed light on Jaramillo's profound contributions to the art world. Through in-depth essays, readers can delve into the artist's formative years in Los Angeles, her groundbreaking work in hand papermaking, and her recent exploration of antiquity and architectural ruin through large-scale paintings.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to discover the remarkable talent of Virginia Jaramillo. Her thought-provoking creations will captivate and inspire you. Order your copy of the Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence book today!
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